Future Focus: Writing Squad - Contains Strong Language Festival

Future Focus: Writing Squad & Jay Mitra + Griot GabrielIf poetry is so important why is it so hard to build a career as a poet, publisher or producer? Do publications and prizes open doors to a writing career or jobs as teachers, academics and stand-in social workers? Jay Mitra and Griot Gabriel join two Writing Squad grads to share their hopes and fears for a future in poetry.

Both poised for the next step after their debut pamphlet, Fahad Al-Amoudi is Poetry Editor at Penguin Press - and Helen Bowell is co-founder of Dead (Women) Poets Society and editor of Bi-Lines an anthology of Bi+ Poets.

If poetry is to take its place at the heart of British cultural life how do we make being one of our next generation of poets viable?Potential for strong language or serious themes discussedPresented by the BBC and the National Poetry CentreStart time: 4.30pmRun time: 1 hourIf you wish to book a wheelchair space, or have any access-related requests, please contact our box office team on 0161 876 2015 to discuss your requirements and make your booking.Please note, a ticket booking confirmation does not guarantee your entry to this event.

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